62000 Treat skull fracture
Also known as: skull fracture treatment, depressed fracture elevation
Elevation of depressed bone fragments or debridement of bone fragments associated with skull fracture. Does not include elevation of bone.
In Plain Language
skull fracture repair; broken skull bone treatment
Clinical Context
Used for acute management of skull fractures involving bone fragmentation, often performed urgently for neurological protection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.58 |
| Total RVU | 13.58 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 13.58, this code ranks in the 69th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62000?
CPT 62000 (Treat skull fracture) is a Surgery code. Elevation of depressed bone fragments or debridement of bone fragments associated with skull fracture. Does not include elevation of bone.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62000?
The work RVU for CPT 62000 is 13.58. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 62000 used?
Used for acute management of skull fractures involving bone fragmentation, often performed urgently for neurological protection.
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